Anthony is a principled and astute Chief Financial Officer renowned for his strategic acumen and meticulous financial stewardship. With over 30 years of professional experience, including 16 years as a CFO primarily in the energy sector, he brings a wealth of expertise in strategic financial management, tax planning, M&A, and regulatory compliance.
Throughout his career, Anthony has played a pivotal role in shaping the financial landscapes of privately and publicly held multinational corporations across diverse industries, including oil and gas, energy, infrastructure, chemicals, power generation and manufacturing. He is recognized for his ability to influence business strategy, operations, and financial planning, driving consensus-based actions that achieve mission-critical objectives, profitability, and sustainable growth.

Professional background

Anthony’s notable contributions and strengths are exemplified by his track-record of structuring and negotiating complex national and international financings, mergers, and acquisitions, with an aggregate value exceeding $8 billion.
As a seasoned executive, Anthony has demonstrated his ability to instill a true corporate culture of confidence and credibility, particularly during his tenure at the Vinmar Group, where he built a global finance team and drafted comprehensive policies, procedures, and contractual agreements across 28 countries.
Anthony’s expertise extends to international tax planning and restructuring, where he has qualified companies under favorable income tax programs, led transfer pricing studies, and negotiated advantageous tax agreements with authorities worldwide.
Anthony’s critical competencies encompass regulatory compliance, international finance, treasury management, capital structure optimization, and enterprise risk management. He is also a subject matter expert in US GAAP, IFRS, financial operations, and revenue recovery strategies.
In addition to his corporate achievements, Anthony is committed to knowledge sharing and development. He has authored corporate studies and white papers, taught graduate finance and law courses, and led discussions on multinational financial, economic, and tax matters.

Education and qualifications

Anthony holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Maryland, U.S.A.; a Juris Doctorate. (JD) from Hamline-Mitchell School of Law. St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.A.
Anthony is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) and certified in Civil Mediation.

Personal

Fluent in both English and Arabic, Anthony’s international profile reflects his extensive experience living and working in the Middle East, the UK, and the USA. Currently based in Houston, Texas, he continues to drive impactful change and innovation in the global financial landscape.